Rangers director Paul Murray, part of a consortium that took over in March, said the appointments were "the first step in rebuilding the club".

What else did Warburton say?

He said Rangers will need to develop their youth system and added that the "academy should be the heartbeat of the club".

But he stressed that he would have to balance that with the experience needed to guide younger players.

Asked what style of play fans should expect from his side, he said there would be no long-ball tactics.

"We like players who dominate football, who are comfortable in possession," said Warburton, who has also coached at Watford.

What about Weir?

The Scottish international, who returns to Ibrox after leaving in 2012 to join Everton, is full of praise for the new boss.

"Mark is an experienced manager, he's had lots of different experiences in different walks of life, so I don't think I'll have to tell him too much," said Weir. "I've got complete belief that he's going to be successful."

The 45-year-old former defender, who worked with Warburton at Brentford, added: "I think we work well together.

"We've got different skills, we've got things we can help each other with.

"He's got a business background, he communicates well, he's also a good coach and he's got experience as sporting director as well."

Will Warburton's nationality matter?

As long as he does well, then "no", according to Nigel Spackman, who won the Scottish Premier League and Scottish Cup with Rangers.

However he thinks the transition from Brentford, with a ground that holds about 13,000 fans, to Rangers, a club with a global reputation and a ground that has a 51,000 capacity, is a "big ask" for Warburton.

"It's all about results, but I'm sure he'll get the backing of the board," added 54-year-old Spackman,

"There's a big pressure to get in the Premiership and take on Celtic, but that's going to take a few years and the supporters have to be patient."

How did Brentford do under Warburton?

The former city trader had already been at the club for two years before succeeding Uwe Rosler in December 2013.